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Hoptoberfest Raises Over $30,000 for the Renovation and Expansion of Hopkinton Public Library

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With the overwhelming generosity of local residents and businesses, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation’s 2nd Annual “Hoptoberfest” raised over $30,000 for the planned restoration, renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Library. Held on Friday, October 24, the sold out crowd of 300 guests enjoyed a fantastic evening of Oompah music, the Rolling Stogies mobile humidor, and samples of numerous local microbrews, name brand beers, spirits, and food from local restaurants and caterers, including: Tavolino, Commonwealth BBQ, Mexico City Taqueria, Zaftig’s, Fish Restaurant & Wine Bar, Oliva’s, 3 Restaurant, Rail Trail Flat Bread Company, Ray & Dick’s Bakery, British Beer Company, Pan Thai, and Yummy Mummy.
Congratulations to Brendan Hannigan, winner of the newly added Homebrew contest! Thank you to all who showcased their brews in this contest, judged by a member of Jack’s Abby Brewing.

Thank you also to Hoptoberfest’s generous sponsors: Diamond Level – Hallmark Sotheby’s International Realty and Phipps Insurance Agency Inc.; Platinum Level – Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects; Gold Level – Athletic Strength Training, bCalm Power Yoga, Clarke Distribution Corporation: The Ultimate Kitchen Resource Center, Comolli Construction, Elizabeth Blake Orthodontics, Hopkinton Physical Therapy, Middlesex Savings Bank, Roche Bros., Silpada Designs – Arlene Taros, Stephanie G. Jewelers, and Scott’s Landscaping, Inc.; Silver Level – BodyLove Fitness, J.D. Marquedant & Associates, Main Street Pediatrics; and Supporter Level – Dawn Fall Aesthetics, Charles P. Baker Landscaping & Design, Inc., and McCarthy Pools Corp. HPLF also wishes to thank all the guests, volunteers, and donors of silent auction and drawing prizes who so generously made this event a huge success.

All proceeds from HPLF events help to fund the Hopkinton Public Library building project. Fundraising through HPLF events and 1000 Homes has raised over $550,000 to date.

Constructed in 1895, Hopkinton Public Library was last renovated and expanded in 1967 when it was joined with the adjacent Episcopal Church, bringing the library to its current size of 5,783 square feet. On July 14, 2011, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved Hopkinton’s plan for the renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public Library. In August 2014, the MBLC awarded Hopkinton its $4.5 million provisional Library Construction Grant. Once completed, Hopkinton Public Library will provide a modern, accessible facility that meets the current and future needs of the community, while preserving and highlighting the architectural features of the beloved original 1895 building and the Episcopal Church added in 1967. The future Library will serve as an intellectual and social hub of the community by providing: ample and flexible space for gatherings and events, upgraded technology for adults and students, age appropriate Children’s and Young Adult sections, and so much more! We invite you to come build with us by joining 1000 Homes for Hopkinton. With your continued support, we can build a Library that honors our past, serves our present needs, and builds a stronger future for our community.

About Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 2011, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. (HPLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to raise private funds to support the state-of-the-art renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public Library. HPLF has raised over $550,000 for the Library project. HPLF appreciates the Hopkinton community’s tremendous response to date, and asks for the community’s continued support. Gifts in any amount are welcome and appreciated, and are tax-deductible. Contributions can be mailed to P.O. Box 16, Woodville, MA 01784, or made online here. For more information about how to build with us through 1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library; be the first to know about what fun events are coming up; and the restoration, renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Library, please visit our website, sign up for the HPLF newsletter, and like our Facebook page.